The pieces of this exceptional vintage George VI sterling silver flatware service for 12 persons have been crafted in the Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern.

The surface of each handle is plain and unembellished, apart from a pip to the anterior terminal.

Each spoon features an impressive rat tail ornamentation to the reverse of the bowl.

This straight* canteen of cutlery consists of 90 pieces:

Basic Service:

12 Table knives

12 Table forks

12 Soup spoons

12 Dessert knives

12 Dessert forks

12 Dessert spoons

12 Teaspoons

Additional Pieces:

6 Serving spoons

The fundamental pieces of this silver cutlery set have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmith Atkin Brothers in 1940, apart from the table and dessert knives, which are replacements**; the components will have been crafted in the same year but due to the hallmarking system the items are struck with the date letters x and y.

This service benefits from a set of 6 Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern serving spoons crafted in 1940 by the Birmingham silversmith Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

This vintage flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.

* "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.

** Predominately all vintage silver canteens have replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time. These replacement handles are a superior gauge of silver.

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Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.